Topic: Revell 1/12 Ford Shelby GT 500 (Read 17277 times)

kpnuts · « **on:** September 08, 2015, 06:35:44 pm »

Hi all this just arrived today, what a lot of plastic you get for 27 quid including postage

Capt Podge · « **Reply #1 on:** September 08, 2015, 06:40:19 pm »

Considering the amount of satisfaction you will, no doubt, get from the construction of the model, I'd say that's good value

Regards,

Ray.

essex2visuvesi · « **Reply #2 on:** September 08, 2015, 07:09:07 pm »

Thats a good price for that kit!
Son is building this one as well. Have to say I was surprised that none of the doors/bonnet/boot open when son unboxed his one.

kpnuts · « **Reply #3 on:** September 08, 2015, 07:44:03 pm »

The bonet opens on my version, thb if it didn't I would make it.

essex2visuvesi · « **Reply #4 on:** September 08, 2015, 08:04:17 pm »

Quote from: kpnuts on September 08, 2015, 07:44:03 pm

The bonet opens on my version, thb if it didn't I would make it.

I stand corrected

kpnuts · « **Reply #5 on:** September 10, 2015, 06:46:29 pm »

Well I know I shouldn't since we are off on hols in a couple of days but here is a start.
I've cut one of the doors out, just the boot, the other door and the inners to go.

Capt Podge · « **Reply #6 on:** September 11, 2015, 12:09:31 am »

That's a smart bit of cutting you've done there, especially considering the apparent thinness of the material

Regards,

Ray.

kpnuts · « **Reply #7 on:** September 11, 2015, 07:43:14 pm »

Hi all a small update on this

I used copper wire for this which I think is a bit too soft the door sags when opened so i think I will have to change it for some other sort of wire, I also think I need to move the hinge further back on the door so it clears the body better, but quite pleased for a first attempt at opening a closed door.

kpnuts · « **Reply #8 on:** September 13, 2015, 04:11:54 pm »

Hi all last update for a week as on hols in the morning

Uprated the door hinges, no sag now
thought I better check clearances with the internals, as you can see only about 1/2 a mill clearance, that's a lucky one.

given her a coat of primer so she will have a week for that to fully cure

Capt Podge · « **Reply #9 on:** September 13, 2015, 05:49:52 pm »

Quote from: kpnuts on September 13, 2015, 04:11:54 pm

Hi all last update for a week as on hols in the morning
given her a coat of primer so she will have a week for that to fully cure

Smart thinking - and smart looking shell

Enjoy the hols....

Regards,

Ray.

ballastanksian · « **Reply #10 on:** September 13, 2015, 07:00:51 pm »

Have a good break and we will be waiting for you to resume your car building:O)

Great hinges ken.

kpnuts · « **Reply #11 on:** September 22, 2015, 08:00:34 pm »

Hi all here is an update on this, only a quickie as we got in at 2 last night from our hols and I will be off to bed soon
Base colour on

Marbeling colour

Top colour

just got to give it a coat of varnish then let it dry before masking up.

Capt Podge · « **Reply #12 on:** September 22, 2015, 11:22:26 pm »

Back at it already KP ? - now, that's dedication.

Enjoy your knap, no doubt you'll be up and at it in short order.

Regards,

Ray.

kpnuts · « **Reply #13 on:** September 23, 2015, 07:17:58 pm »

Hi all well got the masking done.
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Capt Podge · « **Reply #14 on:** September 23, 2015, 11:53:37 pm »

...and there was I thinking that the masking up of a boat was tedious and time consuming.

You must have good eyes and a rock-steady hand for that KP.

(or an excellent pair of specs)

Regards,

Ray.

kpnuts · « **Reply #15 on:** September 24, 2015, 05:32:52 pm »

Hi all here is tonights update
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kpnuts · « **Reply #16 on:** September 25, 2015, 07:55:30 pm »

Hi all, well ive had to change the hinge as it interferes with the inner panel, then guess what the inner panel dosent even fit (opened a whole bag of worms here) the inner panel is so far out I have loads of scratching to do ( I think revell didnt worry too much about the interior since the door are supposed to be shut so no one will see much of the interior, the rear door pillar sits at a diffrent angle to the door, ti dosnt reach the roof ( there is a gap of at least 1/8 of an inch) the front part where it joins the root of the window is about the same amount of gap, wont be doing this again in a hurry.

kpnuts · « **Reply #17 on:** September 28, 2015, 07:49:48 pm »

Hi all here is todays update

Capt Podge · « **Reply #18 on:** September 28, 2015, 11:33:24 pm »

That's one powerful looking engine KP. Did you move onto that part to get away from the frustration with the doors ? - Always better to work that way than lose your interest (or temper)

Regards,

Ray.

kpnuts · « **Reply #19 on:** September 29, 2015, 06:47:51 am »

That's it exactly.

kpnuts · « **Reply #20 on:** September 30, 2015, 07:42:18 pm »

Did some more work on the engine for this
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eddiesolo · « **Reply #21 on:** September 30, 2015, 07:51:46 pm »

Nice work on that powerplant Ken, this is turning into a rather nice beast!

ballastanksian · « **Reply #22 on:** September 30, 2015, 08:11:58 pm »

Yes, I love the metallic camo scheme you have created! T'is a shame about the doors and hope you can sort them out without damaging the paintwork.

Capt Podge · « **Reply #23 on:** October 02, 2015, 12:12:19 am »

The battery you have used to prop the engine up gives us all a good indication of just how small that model engine is...that oil filter must be tiny.

Regards,

Ray.

kpnuts · « **Reply #24 on:** October 06, 2015, 08:44:56 pm »

Hi all not one of my better efforts TBH I'm thinking bin time.

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